What Are The System Requirements for QuickBooks?

QuickBooks System Requirements

Here’s helpful information on QuickBooks about the operating system, hardware, software, and other requirements to run the Desktop version. QuickBooks Pro, QuickBooks Premier, QuickBooks Enterprise and QuickBooks Point of Sale. Find what you need to have the ultimate QuickBooks User Experience. Starting with the most recent release requirements and new features categorized by year and version. Assistance is as easy as 1-2-3 Give us a call if you need technical assistance 800.475.1047.

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Disk space:

Additional requirements for Intuit Data Protect in QuickBooks Connected Services offerings (applies to the US only).

Require minimum 4.0GB RAM.

Twice the size of the largest file set to back up + 100MB or twice the size to restore. The space is only required from the work folder.

Use the Solid-State Drive to store your QuickBooks data files for best performance.

Windows:

US version of Windows.

The English language needs to be set to make it compatible for regional settings.

You should be having Administrator rights for server computer while hosting multi-user access.

Natively installed – It means that QuickBooks was installed on a specific system or environment for which it was designed. It also means that it doesn’t require to run on a virtual environment or emulation software.

To sync QuickBooks with Outlook, you require QuickBooks contact sync for outlook (the download is available at no charge). Note: You may contact sync won’t work with the Microsoft Business Contact Manager Outlook plug-in. Syncing could cause duplicate records.

Checks: You can use Intuit Checks if you want to print checks. Canadian Image Ready Checks are not supported.

Product registration required.

Software compatibility:

Exporting report data: For this, you should have Apple Numbers v3.5, Microsoft Excel 2016 or later, including Mac Office 365.

Emailing: For this, you should have Apple Mail, Microsoft Outlook 2016 or later, including Mac Office 365.

Payment: For this, you should have Intuit Merchant Service if you are accepting credit or debit cards or both. You need to purchase the Merchant Service for QuickBooks for Mac separately. Debit card transactions are done as Signature Debit, and they don’t require any kind of PIN code.

Payroll: The services that will work with your QuickBooks for MAC are as follow:

Intuit QuickBooks Payroll for Mac

Intuit Full-Service Payroll

Top Pay from Aatrix

You should have your EIN and a stable internet connection for Payroll for Mac. Printing checks and forms also require Adobe Reader and additional fees may apply.

Mac apps: QuickBooks Desktop for Mac can be synced with Apple’s Calendar, Messages, and contacts.

File conversion: QuickBooks for Mac 2020 supports:

One-way conversion to QuickBooks Online

One-way conversion from QuickBooks Desktop for Windows 2016 to 2019

Two-way conversion from and to QuickBooks Desktop 2020.

Important:

If the product requirements for hardware, software, firewall or antivirus for any other operating system then that OS hasn’t been tested yet. We can’t surely say that you will use QuickBooks 2020 properly or not.

If you face any kind of issue outside the support versions, you will be provided the basic solutions. If the issue is still around, you will be taken back to the supported environment for further assistance.

If Microsoft doesn’t support the product, then Intuit will also not support it for QuickBooks.

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Natively installed – Meaning it has been installed on a particular system or environment that it was designed for. This also means it doesn’t need to run in a virtual environment or emulation software.

Synchronization with Outlook requires QuickBooks Contact Sync for Outlook (the download is available at no charge). Contact Sync does not work with the Microsoft Business Contact Manager Outlook plug-in. If a sync is performed, duplicate records could result

Software Compatibility:

Question – Where can I find information about software that is compatible with QuickBooks 2017?

Answer – QuickBooks can easily be integrated with so many third-party applications. Following it the link so you can check here:

Question – Is QuickBooks 2017 Still Supported?

Answer – After May 31, 2020, access to add-on services will be discontinued for QuickBooks Desktop for Windows 2017. This includes all versions of QuickBooks Desktop Pro, Premier, and Enterprise Solutions 2017.

Accepting credit and debit cards directly into QuickBooks 2016 for Mac requires Intuit Merchant Service for QuickBooks for Mac (sold separately); subject to application approval and debit card transactions are processed as Signature Debit, which does not require entering a PIN code. See https://quickbooks.intuit.com/ for details.

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Question – Is QuickBooks 2016 Still Supported?

Answer – After May 31, 2019, access to add-on services will be discontinued for QuickBooks Desktop for Windows 2016. This includes all versions of QuickBooks Desktop Pro, Premier, and Enterprise Solutions 2016.

Payroll and other online features and services requires Internet access with at least a 56 Kbps connection speed (DSL or cable modem recommended)

TurboTax 2014 and 2013 (Personal and Business)

Lacerte 2014 and 2013

Pro-Series tax years 2014 and 2013

QuickBooks for Mac 2015

Quicken 2015, 2014, 2013

Gmail, Yahoo Email, Windows Mail, Hotmail and AOL

Internet Explorer 11, 10, and 9.

Firewall and antivirus software compatibility

QuickBooks Pro 2015 has been tested with the following firewall and antivirus products.

The following programs may require settings to be adjusted for ultimate performance with QuickBooks.

The following programs may require adjustments for ultimate system performance when running QuickBooks.

Windows Server Firewall (all editions)

Windows 8 and 8.1 Firewall (all editions)

Windows 7 Firewall (all editions)

Windows Vista Firewall (all editions)

Microsoft Security Essentials

Avast

Windows Defender

AVG

Symantec

ESET

Avira

Kaspersky

McAfee

Bitdefender

Norton

QuickBooks will work with systems running RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks) but this is not recommended because performance issues may cause QuickBooks to operate slowly.

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Question – Is QuickBooks 2015 Still Supported?

Answer – After May 31, 2018, access to add-on services will be discontinued for QuickBooks Desktop for Windows 2015. This includes all versions of QuickBooks Desktop Pro, Premier, and Enterprise Solutions 2015.

Twice the size of the largest File set to back up + 100MB or twice the size to restore. The space is only required from the work folder.

Question – Is QuickBooks 2014 Still Supported?

Answer – After May 31, 2017, access to add-on services will be discontinued for QuickBooks Desktop for Windows 2014. This includes all versions of QuickBooks Desktop Pro, Premier, and Enterprise Solutions 2014.

Integration/compatibility requirements:

Back up to MobileMe requires paid MobileMe account available separately from Apple, Inc.

iCal and Address Book are included in Mac OS X from Apple, Inc.

Accepting credit and debit cards directly into QuickBooks 2013 for Mac requires Intuit Merchant Service for QuickBooks for Mac (sold separately); subject to application approval and debit card transactions are processed as Signature Debit, which does not require entering a PIN code. See https://quickbooks.intuit.com/ for details.

Download requirements:

You must have all 3 of the following to download QuickBooks:

A high-speed Internet connection (DSL, cable modem, or higher)

Safari 2.0 or higher

2.5 GB free disk space

After installing QuickBooks, you can delete the installations program from your computer to free up disk space. The QuickBooks Pro and Premier installers give you the option to auto delete those files. Choose that option to free up disk space immediately.

High speed reliable internet connection is recommended. Modems and Customers with dial-up connections cannot download QuickBooks, due to the large file size.

Synchronization with Outlook requires QuickBooks Contact Sync for Outlook (the download is available at no charge). Contact Sync does not work with the Microsoft Business Contact Manager Outlook plug-in. If a sync is performed, duplicate records could result

Microsoft Office 2010 is currently not supported for QuickBooks Premier 2013 Accountant Edition and all QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 13.0 editions.

Payroll and other online features and services: Requires Internet access with at least a 56Kbps connection speed (DSL or cable modem recommended)

QuickBooks System Requirements

Firewall and antivirus software compatibility:

QuickBooks 2013 has been tested with the following firewall and antivirus products. In some cases, it may be necessary to adjust settings in these products to ensure the best possible performance with QuickBooks.

Windows 7 Firewall (all editions)

Microsoft Windows Vista Firewall (all editions)

Windows XP Firewall (all editions)

Symantec Norton Anti-Virus, Internet Security, Norton 360

McAfee VirusScan Plus, Internet Security, Total Protection

Trend Micro Internet Security

Zone Alarm

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Question – Is QuickBooks 2013 Still Supported?

Answer – After May 31, 2016, access to add-on services will be discontinued for QuickBooks Desktop for Windows 2013. This includes all versions of QuickBooks Desktop Pro, Premier, and Enterprise Solutions 2013.

Payroll and other online features and services requires Internet access with at least a 56 Kbps connection speed (DSL or cable modem recommended).

Firewall and antivirus software compatibility:

QuickBooks 2012 is known to work with the following firewall and antivirus products.

In some cases, it may be necessary to adjust settings in these products to ensure the best possible performance with QuickBooks.

Windows 7 Firewall (all editions)

Microsoft Windows Vista Firewall (all editions)

Windows XP Firewall (all editions)

Symantec Norton Anti-Virus, Internet Security, Norton 360

McAfee VirusScan Plus, Internet Security, Total Protection

Trend Micro Internet Security

Zone Alarm

QuickBooks will work with systems running RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks) but this is not recommended because performance issues may cause QuickBooks to operate slowly.

For Question – Is QuickBooks 2012 Still Supported?

Answer – After May 31, 2015, access to add-on services will be discontinued for QuickBooks Desktop for Windows 2012. This includes all versions of QuickBooks Desktop Pro, Premier, and Enterprise Solutions 2012.

Question: Can I Still get support for QuickBooks 2012?

Answer – Yes, QuickBooks 2012 support is available 800.475.1047

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Run the QuickBooks Database Server on Linux. Store your QuickBooks data on a Linux server and use QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions running on your Windows desktop client to access that data. You can utilize the server operating system of your choice to meet the needs of your business environment.38

Question – Where can I find information about software that is compatible with QuickBooks 2020?

Answer – QuickBooks can easily be integrated with so many third-party applications. Following it the link so you can check Here:

Question – Is QuickBooks 2011 Still Supported?

Answer – After May 31, 2015, access to add-on services will be discontinued for QuickBooks Desktop for Windows 2011. This includes all versions of QuickBooks Desktop Pro, Premier, and Enterprise Solutions 2011.

Question – Can I Still get support for QuickBooks 2011?

Answer – Yes, QuickBooks System Requirements 2011 support is available 800.475.1047

Some limitations will apply in the primary and secondary instance when running both at the same time

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*These notes are a summary of each version and may not be a complete list

*Legacy Versions of QuickBooks may not run on Current Versions of Operating systems.

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